waang4 hang4 mou4 gei6橫行無忌横行无忌
Jyutpingwaang4 hang4 mou4 gei6
Yalewàahng hàhng mòuh geih
Definition
To run wild and act lawlessly without any fear or scruple.
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How it's used
This idiom describes someone who acts with complete disregard for rules or the feelings of others, often implying a sense of arrogance or impunity. It is frequently used to criticize people in positions of power who abuse their authority. While it sounds formal, it is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe disruptive behavior.
Examples
He runs wild in the office, and nobody dares to speak up.
Why are you letting him run amok here?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal description of someone walking sideways, but it is strictly a figurative term for behavioral misconduct. Do not use it to describe physical movement.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
